The 1996–97 Druga HNL (also known as 2. HNL) season was the 6th season of Croatia's second-level football since its establishment in 1992.
The league consisted of 83 teams organized into three geographic groups: Sjever (North, 16 teams), Istok (East, 16 teams), Središte (Center, 16 teams), Zapad (West, 16 teams), and Jug (South, 19 teams).
North Division
East Division
Center Division
West Division
South Division
External links 1996–97 in Croatian Football at Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation Official website